Do you have a passion for understanding the inner workings of products, components, and materials? Do you have a keen focus on problem solving and assessing failures in the spirit of building better products? Come join a company that creates the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. Our team is comprised of talented scientists and engineering professionals who are passionate about their work and its impact to the customer and our products. We work in a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment, managing investigations across different product lines while delivering on aggressive timelines. As a Materials Engineer, you will take responsibility for cross-disciplinary product and material investigations involving internal and external partners. You will design and execute experiments and ensure that they are planned, well-executed and on-time. This is a great opportunity to be a technical leader. Let's do our best work together!
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Description
You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and reliability partners to analyze failures in materials, components, and systems using advanced analytical techniques and tools. Your expertise in materials science, mechanical, electrical, and polymer mechanics will be essential in identifying root causes and driving corrective actions to enable key product features, performance, and reliability. - Conduct failure analysis on materials, modules, and systems to investigate root cause - Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions. - Utilize advanced equipment and techniques to provide key material-level insights for new product development (SEM, FIB, TEM, CT, FTIR, etc.) - Document findings, compile reports, and present summaries to technical and non-technical stakeholders - Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring alignment with goals and adjusting as necessary - Develop strong links to the team of internal lab engineers, partner teams in other company functions and key external vendors - Apply best-in-class project management methodologies on all projects - Implement an effective communication strategy to ensure that all project partners are kept fully informed on project progress - Ensure that projects are well scoped, utilize appropriate resources and apply well-costed solutions - Provide succinct and accurate updates - Flexibility to coordinate with global teams across multiple time zones
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related engineering field with 3+ years industry experience.
- Experience with failure analysis techniques and investigative methodologies
- Understanding of material characterization techniques (e.g. X-ray CT, SEM, FTIR, XPS, AFM, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related engineering field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a failure analysis or material development role supporting emerging materials and technologies with a diverse array of projects and timelines.
- Experience with a variety of materials characterization techniques (e.g., X-ray CT, SEM, FTIR, XPS, AFM, etc)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate with different teams including engineering, operations, business functions and external vendors, using influencing skills to drive decisions and meet deadlines
- Analytical thinker who is data driven, with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs
- Strong problem resolution, problem solving, and presentation skills
- Ability to articulate complex business and technical situations to a variety of audiences
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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